Turner Ridge
Turner Ridge is a ridge in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 6,503 feet. Turner Ridge is situated nearby to the hamlet North Wawona, as well as near South Wawona.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Chilnualna Fall and Pioneer Yosemite History Center.
Chilnualna Fall
Waterfall
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Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet, located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park. The falls are a popular horseback riding destination. Chilnualna Fall is situated 2½ miles east of Turner Ridge.
Pioneer Yosemite History Center
Museum
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The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is an assembled collection of historic buildings from Yosemite National Park that is located in Wawona, California. Pioneer Yosemite History Center is situated 2½ miles south of Turner Ridge.
Hodgdon Homestead Cabin
Historic building
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The Hodgdon Homestead Cabin was built by Jeremiah Hodgdon in 1879 in the Aspen Valley area of what became Yosemite National Park. The two-story log cabin, measuring 22 feet by 30 feet, was located in an inholding in the park, owned by Hodgdon's descendants. Hodgdon Homestead Cabin is situated 2½ miles south of Turner Ridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Wawona and South Wawona.
North Wawona
Hamlet
Wawona is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 census. The community is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. North Wawona is situated 2 miles southeast of Turner Ridge.
South Wawona
Hamlet
Wawona is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 census. The community is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. South Wawona is situated 2 miles south of Turner Ridge.
Wawona
Hamlet
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Wawona is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 census. The community is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. Wawona is situated 2½ miles south of Turner Ridge.
Turner Ridge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 6,503 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.57188° or 37° 34′ 19″ northLongitude
-119.65794° or 119° 39′ 29″ westElevation
6,503 feet (1,982 metres)Open location code
8592H8CR+QRGeoNames ID
5285186
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